Academic Advising Information
Criminal Justice Junior & Senior Students set up a advisement click here.
Self-registration is available through OASIS
General Advisement Guidelines
Need help with advisement and/or registration?
Please refer to these General Advisement Guidelines for assistance:
1. Check Degreeworks
It is recommended you download and save a .pdf file of this document each semester for your records
2. Check the College Catalog
If you require clarification regarding general education requirements, applied learning, course descriptions, electives or prerequisites (for example, What courses are considered art electives?), please download and refer to the College Catalog. Current and archived College catalogs can be found here.
3. Check your degree program/curriculum
Refer to the Criminal Justice website for specific information and requirements regarding your degree program (curriculum):
- Criminal Justice: Police, Courts, and Corrections
- Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Technology
- Criminal Justice AS Program
4. Check with AAIC or the Academic Advisement Handbook
5. Need to “complete a form”?
If you are looking for a specific form (for example to change majors [“curriculum change”]), please search the College website or check the Registrar’s website for these forms. Be sure to look over the forms, as they may require a series of signatures from faculty/staff/administrators (Department Chairs):
- For Registrar Forms click here
- For Financial Aid Forms click here
- For Student Accounts Forms click here
6. Need to contact the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts or Transfer Services?
If you have any HOLDS or issues with tuition/refunds/transfer credits, you should contact the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Accounts and/or Transfer Services for assistance. You can either utilize the College website Search option (Registrar/Financial Aid/Student Accounts/Transfer Services) or click the following links:
- For the Registrar click here
- For Transfer Services click here
- For Financial Aid click here
- For Student Accounts Forms click here
7. For additional assistance with advisement and/or registration
Please refer to the The Center for Criminal Justice Studies website or contact the Criminal Justice main office at criminaljustice@farmingdale.edu
Note: Many questions can be answered by searching the FSC website using the SEARCH option at the top right corner of the main page. If any of the links provided in this document do not work, you are encouraged to use this search tool to find the information you seek. If you encounter any broken links, please contact us at criminaljustice@farmingdale.edu
Seeking an Advising Appointment?
Freshmen & Sophomores (0–56 credits)
Advised exclusively by the Academic Advisement & Information Center (AAIC).
AAIC advisors assist first- and second-year students with:
- Course selection and long-term planning
- Meeting General Education and college-wide requirements
- Understanding degree audits and progress toward 56 credits
- Preparing for transition into major-level advisement
- Students do not receive advisement through the Criminal Justice Department during these first two years.
AAIC Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/aaic/
Phone: (934) 420-2160
Juniors & Seniors (57+ credits)
Once students have completed 57 credits, they transition to departmental advisement within the Center for Criminal Justice Studies.
CCJS faculty advisors assist upper-division students with:
- Selecting major-specific Criminal Justice courses
- Planning upper-level electives and technical requirements
- Preparing for internships, research opportunities, and capstone experiences
- Discussing graduate school or career pathways
- Ensuring students meet all requirements for timely graduation
Juniors and seniors are expected to:
- Review their DegreeWorks audit before advisement
- Check prerequisites for upper-level CJ courses
- Register during the recommended advisement period listed by the department
Transfer students should first reach out to FSC Transfer Services to receive a full transfer credit evaluation.
To stay on track for graduation and ensure transfer credits are reviewed in DegreeWorks, schedule an appointment with Dr. LaNina Cooke click this link.
You may also email Dr. Cooke at cookel@farmingdale.eduor call us directly at 934 420-2692.
For additional assistance, contact criminaljustice@farmingdale.edu or call 934-420-2692.
Academic Warning applies only to first-time, full-time first-year students with a first-semester GPA below 2.0. Students may continue enrollment but must meet with Dr. LaNina Cooke to create an Action Plan. A registration hold remains until the Action Plan requirements are completed. You can schedule an advisement appointment appointment with Dr. LaNina Cooke click here.
Failure to earn a 2.0 GPA by semester’s end results in Academic Probation (except first-time, full-time first-year students on Academic Warning). Probation indicates a risk to good academic standing. Students may continue enrollment but must meet with an Academic or Faculty Advisor for support. Two consecutive semesters below 2.0 may lead to suspension. To schedule an appointment with Dr. LaNina Cooke click here.
To review your next steps, students on suspension should schedule an advisement appointment with Dr. LaNina Cooke click here.
Careers in Criminal Justice...Beyond the Degree
Criminal justice graduates are well-positioned for careers across New York City and Long Island's diverse public safety, legal, and security sectors. Our graduates pursue opportunities in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, intelligence and crime analysis units, corrections, probation and parole, emergency management, cybersecurity, corporate security, victim advocacy, and the courts. With direct access to one of the nation's largest criminal justice labor markets, students benefit from strong internship opportunities and professional networks that support successful career placement after graduation.
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How to place a Helpdesk request:
Email: helpdesk@farmingdale.edu
Phone: 934-420-2754
For 24/7 Self Service Support visit: farmingdale.edu/it
Helpdesk Hours:
Monday - Thursday .... 8:30am - 7:00pm
Friday ......................... 8:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Weekends
The Center for Criminal Justice Studies
Ward Hall, Room 10
934-420-2692
criminaljustice@farmingdale.edu
Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
Dr. Michelle Miranda
Director
Dr. LaNina Cooke
Assistant Director
Angela D'Atena
Administrative Assistant